Relocating to Oak Ridge/Knoxville (Clinton, Kingston: apartment complex, house, neighborhood)

[mpredmon]

I recently found out that i will be working in Oak Ridge TN. I am 22 yr old single male professional looking for a reasonably priced apartment (prefer under 700/month for 1 bedroom or studio). I would like a close commute but am willing to drive 25 minutes or so. I would like an apartment with a chance to meet people my age and near some nightlife if possible. Also any help on what area I should be looking in. Thanks

[Barking Spider]

You will probably have to give up some of those. $700 budget may be a place you won't want to live, or the commute will be over the 25 minutes.
The nightlife thing is probably not going to meet your expectations in Oak Ridge.

[mpredmon]

I am willing to pay more for better location or better amenities

[Beretta]

Originally Posted by mpredmon

I am willing to pay more for better location or better amenities

Good to hear. Up your budget and go to West Knoxville.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by mpredmon

I recently found out that i will be working in Oak Ridge TN. I am 22 yr old single male professional looking for a reasonably priced apartment (prefer under 700/month for 1 bedroom or studio). I would like a close commute but am willing to drive 25 minutes or so. I would like an apartment with a chance to meet people my age and near some nightlife if possible. Also any help on what area I should be looking in. Thanks

I saw a sandwich board a couple weeks ago on the sidewalk of Gay St across from Chavo's that had an apartment for $900. Talk about being int he heart of nightlife.

[creeksitter]

If you are looking for an apartment complex with a pool and community activities look west. Study the traffic during your commuting time to find a complex with easy access to the interstate. There are bars/restaurants all down Kingston Pike.

If you want more neighborhood character look at Happy Holler which is a district on Central accessed by Baxter ave. Plenty of bars that cater to young people and I expect you could find an apartment in a converted house for your budget. In this case you'd have the option to use Clinton Hwy to get to Oak Ridge. Depending on traffic it could be a tiny bit quicker.